About Jayne

(she/her)

I have been helping families feed their babies for over a decade. In 2020, I started in private practice and at the Birth and Baby Needs Clinic; first as a student, and now as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Prior to this, I worked as a birth and postpartum doula. It is a joy and a privilege to work with families who are welcoming their babies into the world. My work as a doula has given me a unique perspective on the significant gap between the lactation care people need, and the lactation care people get. This gap is what motivated me to become an IBCLC.

The days and weeks that follow the birth of a new baby are a whirlwind of delight and exhaustion. I provide the guidance, resources, and education that help you get your changing needs met. Feeding a baby can be challenging at times, and the validation and support of a lactation consultant can be transformative. I am committed to tailoring practical and creative solutions that will genuinely work for your family, while welcoming you as your full selves into an atmosphere of compassion, support and connection.

Acknowledgements

I am dedicated to continued learning about how my work supporting families can either uphold oppressive structures or contribute to countering oppression. I strive to support the development of communities that are rooted in justice, care, and peace.

I work from a feminist, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and anti-colonialist framework, and welcome feedback that may serve to further support the positive advancement of any individual or family in need of lactation support.

I currently live and work in Tkaronto, now Toronto, the traditional territories of many First Peoples, covered by Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaties. This land has been stewarded by the Anishinaabeg, the Huron-Wendat, Petun, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. The violent impacts caused by colonialism continue to affect Indigenous Lands, Cultures and Peoples.

Language

I use the terms chestfeeding and breastfeeding interchangeably. I also use the terms direct feeding, body feeding, and nursing in my practice. On the intake form there is a space for you to let me know which of these, or other, terms you prefer.

Thank you for trusting me with your care.